A fastball with hop has a flat approach angle and visually jumps through the zone. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher swing and miss average. Hop+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Sink+
A fastball with sink has low backspin and drops through the strike zone. When thrown down in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher ground ball percentage and lower launch angle. Sink+ of 100 is MLB average.
Fastball
Rise+
A fastball with rise has a high percentage of backspin. When thrown up in the zone, it is more likely to generate a higher fly ball percentage. Rise+ of 100 is MLB average
6.28.16 - 6-foot-1, 160-pound, lanky, two-way prospect. Offensively, right-handed hitter, with a level path. Balanced setup, short stride and a line drive approach; exit velocity clocked at 63 mph. Defensively, steady hands, fields deep at times. High ¾ arm slot and throws clocked at 72 mph. On the mound, right-handed pitcher. Tall and fall delivery, stays in line, lands square, and finishes athletically. Easy effort, short arm action out of a ¾ to low ¾ arm slot. Fastball features run; clocked at 73-75mph. Curveball clocked at 62-64 mph. Changeup, arm speed near fastball, sat 67-68 mph.
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6.28.16 - 6-foot-1, 160-pound, lanky, two-way prospect. Offensively, right-handed hitter, with a level path. Balanced setup, short stride and a line drive approach; exit velocity clocked at 63 mph. Defensively, steady hands, fields deep at times. High ¾ arm slot and throws clocked at 72 mph. On the mound, right-handed pitcher. Tall and fall delivery, stays in line, lands square, and finishes athletically. Easy effort, short arm action out of a ¾ to low ¾ arm slot. Fastball features run; clocked at 73-75mph. Curveball clocked at 62-64 mph. Changeup, arm speed near fastball, sat 67-68 mph.